The Badge

An ATF officer stops at a ranch in Arizona and talks with an old rancher. He
tells the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs".

The old rancher says, "Okay, but do not go in that field over there".

The ATF officer verbally explodes saying, "Mister, I have the authority of
the Federal Government with me". Reaching into his pocket, he removes his
badge and proudly displays it to the farmer. "See this badge? This badge
means I am allowed to go wherever I wish...on any land. No questions asked
or answers given. Do you understand?"

The old rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about his chores.

A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams and sees the ATF
officer running for his life chased close behind by the rancher's prize
bull.

With every step the bull is gaining ground on the officer, and it seems
likely that he'll get "horned" before he reaches safety. The officer is
clearly terrified.

The old rancher throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at the
top of his lungs.....